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Hugh Caperton

1781 – 1847

American politician

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Lived 1781 – 1847 (aged 65). Hugh Caperton was an American politician.

Hugh Caperton (April 17, 1781 – February 9, 1847) was an American politician and planter from Virginia. He was the father of Allen T. Caperton whom he had with his wife Jane Erskine Caperton.

Biography Born in Greenbrier County, Virginia (now West Virginia), Caperton was a planter and engaged in mercantile pursuits as a young man. He moved to Monroe County, Virginia which he became sheriff of in 1805 and became a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1810, serving until 1813. He was elected a Federalist to the United States House of Representatives in 1812, serving from 1813 to 1815 and later returned to the House of Delegates from 1826 to 1830. Caperton resumed engaging in agricultural and mercantile pursuits until his death at his estate called "Elmwood" near Union, Virginia (now West Virginia) on February 9, 1847. He was interred at Green Hill Cemetery in Union.

"Elmwood" was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

1813 election

Caperton was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives with 100% of the vote, defeating Republican Ballard Smith.

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United States representative, Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hugh Caperton?

American politician (1781-1847)

When was Hugh Caperton born?

Hugh Caperton was born on 17 April 1781 in Greenbrier County.

When did Hugh Caperton die?

Hugh Caperton died on 9 February 1847 in Monroe County.

What was Hugh Caperton's occupation?

Hugh Caperton was a politician.

What nationality was Hugh Caperton?

Hugh Caperton was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hugh Caperton

· Wikidata: Q1634245

· DBpedia: Hugh Caperton

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